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A WordPress Hack Is Turning Reputable Websites Into Malware Hotspots

Thousands of legitimate websites have been compromised by hackers who exploit flaws in outdated plugins to turn them into malware hubs via a fake Google Chrome update page. Clicking the ‘update’ button launches malware downloads, stealing private information or acting as a conduit for further malware or ransomware. Over 10,000 WordPress sites are known to have been affected.

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